Amami Goyo vs Common dung beetle

Pinus amamiana compared with Aphodius pedellus

Key Differences

• Amami Goyo is Endangered while Common dung beetle is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amami Goyo	Common dung beetle
Kingdom	Plantae (植物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class	Pinopsida (マツ綱)	Insecta (昆虫)
Order	Pinales (マツ目)	Coleoptera (コウチュウ目)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Scarabaeidae
Genus	Pinus (Pines)	Aphodius
Species	Pinus amamiana	Aphodius pedellus

Conservation Status

Amami Goyo

EN — Endangered

Common dung beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amami Goyo	Common dung beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Goyo

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Common dung beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and United States.

Amami Goyo

The Amami Pine (Pinus amamiana) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Common dung beetle

<em>Aphodius pedellus</em>, a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable conservation outlook across its known range. The species has been documented in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States, with its distribution spanning virtually all terrestrial and freshwater biome types. As a member of the Aphodiini tribe, <em>Aphodius pedellus</em> typically inhabits pastures, meadows, and woodland edges where mammalian dung is available, as dung beetles in this genus rely on feces as both a breeding medium and a food resource. These beetles play a critical role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration, breaking down organic waste and accelerating the return of nutrients to the soil. Their burrowing activity beneath dung pats enhances soil structure and improves water infiltration. <em>Aphodius pedellus</em> is part of a guild of coprophagous insects that collectively support healthy agricultural and natural ecosystems across temperate Europe and North America. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.